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Provision of Research to estimate labour supply elasticities by sub-populations

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Research to estimate labour supply elasticities by sub-populations" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of HM Treasury. This contract falls under the industry category of Social Research Services and is located within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £149,420, was awarded to the Institute for Fiscal Studies on 24th September 2025 and is slated to run until 23rd September 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting its complete status as of the award stage. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 11th July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities to those in the professional services sector with expertise in research and analysis. Despite the framework's selective approach, it is particularly suited to medium and larger enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive and expert economic research services. This award serves as an exemplar of how businesses can secure government contracts through established relationships within framework agreements, encouraging firms with applicable credentials to seek similar procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts not only provides steady revenue but also strengthens a firm's reputation within an industry heavily reliant on credible research outputs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Research to estimate labour supply elasticities by sub-populations

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to procure the professional services (research and analysis) of an external provider to produce an updated set of labour supply elasticities for use in HMT's labour supply model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a086c64-fa58-4ae0-9da3-5413035ecab2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92bf51d-c0a6-4e20-bd26-1d628ee5f9b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,420 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of HM Treasury : HM Treasury
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES(THE

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